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June 21, 2012

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

Upper Arlington

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UPPER ARLINGTON HOMELIFE

June 21, 2012

Oxygen bleach removes Appealing to Boomers, a generation in transition algae without toxicity hether it’s retirement calling or downsized living that’s appealing, today’s 80 million Baby Boomers are on the move. Many homeowners age 55 and up are interested in moving, which will account for a sizeable chunk of home purchases this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Today’s smart sellers are paying attention to the ways in which they can attract these buyers.

This generation is looking toward the next chapter of their lives. Sellers should maximize the aspects of their homes that appeal to Baby Boomers’ shifting priorities and needs.

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ements that provide an enhanced level of safety include: slip-resistant surfaces, extra-wide doorways, grab bars in the shower, and adjustable shelves for easy access. Also, many Baby Boomers desire a single-story home due to the conveniences that it can offer, including a decreased amount of strain on joints.

Preparing for the future: Less upkeep, more fun: If With retirement right around the your home requires little to no corner, Baby Boomers are taking exterior maintenance, a Baby into consideration factors like Boomer buyer may be the right changing incomes and increased fit for you. Limited landscaping leisure time. Work with your Reand community snow removal altor to figure out which of your may greatly appeal to those who home’s features may appeal to these transitioning lifestyle traits. prefer to spend more of their For example, you can play up the time having fun. entertaining attributes your comJerry White is executive vice munity offers to capture the atpresident of operations for tention of Baby Boomer buyers.

Aging in place: Home designs Coldwell Banker King Thompthat help empty nesters age with- son and past Realtor of the Year for the Columbus Board of in their homes gracefully can be very attractive to buyers. Such el- Realtor.

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but it’s not toxic. Oxygen bleach is the preferred bleach to use for cleaning your home, both on the exterior and interior, because it will not harm you, your pets or your plants. Oxygen bleach also will not take the color out of your wood decking, your vinyl siding, your painted surfaces, or your roof.

Chlorine bleach, on the other hand, is highly toxic to plants, humans and animals. It’s so powerful that it will remove the color from wood decking, and it can discolor painted exterior surfaces much like it takes out the color from fabrics.

You can easily find oxygen bleach online or at many stores. Typically, it is a powder you mix with water. Once the powder is mixed with water, all you get is more water, oxygen ions that do the cleaning, and some harmless organic soda ash. Not all oxygen bleaches are the Please see OXYGEN, pg. 4

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covered steps are as slippery as wet ice.

The good news is that it’s not too hard to clean algae. The bad news is that there’s no silver bullet to inhibit its growth on all surfaces.

As far as bleach goes, there is more than one type. For many years, I thought bleach was bleach. When I was growing up, my mom used to buy those white plastic bottles of smelly chlorine bleach to use in nswer: You, I and our laundry. She would millions of others save the bottles, rinse suffer from algae around them out and then fill our homes. I have two them with water in case decks, one on top of an- the water main broke other. The lower deck outside our house. It has lots of shade, which was a big joke in our is a perfect place for family, but my mom alalgae to grow. I also ways was prepared! have algae coating stone Then, about 17 years steps on my property. I ago, I learned about work at keeping them oxygen bleach. It does clean, because when many of the same things they’re wet, the algaechlorine bleach does,

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uestion: My house must be a magnet for algae. I have green algae on the shaded parts of my deck; it’s also on my patio and my vinyl siding. Furthermore, I believe there’s black mildew on my siding. Then there’s the roof. I have black streaks of algae up there. How can I safely remove the algae from all these surfaces without harming me, my pets or my plants? I’ve heard that bleach works, but something tells me that this is not the right approach.

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Lighting sets the tone, focuses attention in a home ant to improve your mood, productivity and general well-being? Consider turning on a light. The psychological effects of lighting have long been a subject of study. It has been documented that the intensity and quality of light can have an impact on the psychological and physiological well-being of a person, affecting daily mood.

The Mayo Clinic says that a lack of adequate lighting can make people feel depressed. That’s because light deprivation can affect the production of the hormone melatonin, leading to physiological imbalances. An abundance of light can get bodily systems back in check and also may be an alternative therapy for common emotional issues.

Lighting is such an important factor in mood that even stores and businesses study the effect certain lighting can have on people and their impression of a space.

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In fact, lighting design is an art and a science.

Lighting designers must have an understanding of the visual quality needed for users' health, safety and enjoyment.

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America lists the basic body of knowledge on lighting in the IESNA Handbook. It includes summaries of recommended practices based on research and consensus of successful lighting for specific applications.

But individuals don’t need an extensive knowledge of lighting principles to improve their own interior lighting situations. Instead, a cursory understanding of what works can do the trick.

Here are some things to consider: ■ People are attracted to light. If lighting is necessary for safety, brighter illumination will guide the way.

■ Brightness focuses personal attention on a

particular object or area.

■ To create a more pleasant atmosphere, use wall lighting instead of overhead lighting in a space.

■ In public spaces or areas where individuals need to be alert, overhead lighting is the best option.

■ Dim lighting is best for rooms where relaxation is desired. That is why table lamps are often used with a shade to diffuse the light.

■ Homes typically need a combination of lighting sources. An overhead light paired with ambient light and task lighting can help most people get things done.

■ According to light bulb manufacturer Sylvania, think in terms of layering light. Light sources should be placed at different heights throughout Please see LIGHTING, pg. 6

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June 21, 2012

Carthage adds stone to contemporary ranch style ultured stone accents add street appeal to the contemporary ranch style Carthage, a single level three-bedroom home with plenty of space to spread out.

Hefty wood beams support a gabled porch that adds variety to the roofline. Sidelights flank the multi-paneled front door and the grid pattern carries over in the decorative trim on the garage doors. Vertical lap siding heightens the contemporary flavor.

Family living takes place in the great room, at the back. The owners’ suite is to the far left,

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Home Design well buffered from the sounds of family activities by the dining room and living room. Children (or guest) bedrooms and the main bathroom are to the right.

The U-shaped kitchen is large, with a walk-in pantry and built-in desk. Range and oven are loPlease see CARTHAGE, pg. 6

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same. Some are completely organic, while others contain fragrances, dyes, color crystals and excessive fillers.

Last weekend, I mixed up some oxygen bleach to clean algae from my lower deck and from the deck railing. I simply dissolved the powder in warm water, poured it into a simple garden hand-pump sprayer and squirted it on the algae-coated surfaces. I allowed it to soak for about 10 minutes then used a scrub brush to remove the green algae. After rinsing with a garden hose, the surfaces looked brand new!

You can clean roofs with oxygen bleach, but it can be challenging.

The biggest problem is that it’s dangerous working up on a roof.

The algae-covered roof, once wet with the oxygen bleach solution, can be very slippery. You need to make sure you do not fall from the roof.

It’s imperative that the roof surface, or any surface you’re cleaning, does not dry out before you get to scrub it. You must keep the surface wet with the solution at all times. This is hard to do on a roof on a sunny day. It’s best to clean roofs on overcast days when air and roof temperatures are cool.

You need to scrub the

surface after the oxygen bleach solution soaks.

Don’t ever think that you can just spray on any magical cleaner and get perfectly clean surfaces. Marketers that make that claim are appealing to your desire to take the easy way out.

Don’t believe the sprayand-rinse claims for a second.

Biocide option Once you have cleaned the surfaces, you can inhibit the growth of algae if you coat the surfaces with a biocide. This is not easy, it can be expensive, and it’s a constant maintenance headache.

Copper is a natural biocide, as is zinc to a degree. If you have an exposed copper or zinc

strip about 3 inches wide along the top of your roof, each time it rains, tiny metal atoms will be deposited on the roof. Algae will not grow in the presence of copper or zinc.

It’s hard to get copper to coat siding, decking or patios. You can see why you’ll just have to suck it up and do periodic cleaning to keep your home looking great.

You can watch two informative video showing how to use oxygen bleach to clean a roof. Just type “removing algae stains video” into theAsktheBuilder.com search engine.

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Summer’s ‘dog days’ often Appliance choice, smart pose challenges for pets use results in savings hen the warm weather arrives, conscientious pet owners typically re-evaluate how to care for their pets.

As the seasons change, so may a pet’s needs, and different safety precautions might be necessary.

Warm weather seasons are favorite times of year for many people. Pets, too, enjoy the benefits of the warm weather, including more opportunities to frolic outside.

But the sunshine and hot weather that is synonymous with the summer season can prove treacherous to some pets.

Although the hot months are sometimes called “the dog days of summer,” that doesn’t mean your dog enjoys them.

According to Dogs in Antiquity: Anubis to Cerebrus: The Origins of the Domestic Dog, by Douglas Brewer, Sir Terence Clark and Adrian Phillips, the term “dog days of summer” was coined by the ancient Greeks and Romans actually to describe the

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hottest days of summer that coincided with the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius. It has nothing to do with dogs loving the summer.

So keep in mind your pooch and other pets may not be acclimated to hot weather and may suffer for it.

Dogs, cats and small animals that are left inside a hot car, even for a few minutes, can be susceptible to heat-related illness and even death.

Dogs are particularly vulnerable to the heat because they can only cool off by panting and through the sweat glands in the pads of their feet.

Animal cruelty laws apply to just about anyone who endangers their animal’s life through negligence. Failure to take weather conditions into consideration may be a criminal act, depending on where a pet owner lives.

To avoid heat-related injury to a companion animal, keep these tips in mind: ■ Even on a day that seems mild, an enclosed

car can reach deadly temperatures. A Stanford University study found that even when it was a mere 72 degrees outdoors, the interior temperature of a car reached 116 degrees within one hour. Research further indicated that cracking the windows of the car had little effect on lowering the internal temperature of the vehicle.

■ Pets generally have a higher body temperature than people. A dog’s normal body temperature, for example, is between 101 to 102.5 degrees. Being outside in the heat or locked inside a hot room can quickly bring that body temperature up. Nerve damage, liver damage, heart problems and even death can occur if a dog's body temperature rises just a little bit.

■ It is important to provide pets with extra water, as they may be thirstier when it is hot outdoors. If you will be spending a day away from home, leave one or two bowls of water availPlease see PETS, pg. 6

■ Freezer: 273 watts ■ Water heater: 473 watts ■ Toaster oven: 1,200 watts ■ Coffeemaker: 1,200 watts ■ Desktop computer: 95 watts ■ DVD player: 25 watts ■ Cable box: 20 watts ■ Laptop: 50 watts Selecting energy-efficient appliChoose the right appliances ances and using them in a conservaAppliances in your home as well tive manner can reduce energy as certain behaviors can have a con- usage and the cost of your monthly siderable impact on how much enutility bill. ergy is consumed. The Energy Try to run high-wattage appliInformation Administration reports ances during the evening or earlythat the average home uses approx- morning hours when energy rates imately 1,000 kilowatt hours (kwh) may be reduced. Also, if the weatheach month. Kwh is measured by er will be warm, running these apmultiplying the number of watts of pliances during cooler hours electricity used by the number of prevents the home from heating up hours the device is in use. even more – possibly requiring the Every appliance has a different additional use of an air conditioner. measure of electricity usage.

Unplug appliances when they’re Here are some examples of com- not in use to avoid vampire drain. mon appliances in the home and Many appliances still draw a small how much energy they consume in amount of power even when turned one hour, courtesy of Bright Hub: off.

■ Electric clothes dryer: 6,000 Also, be sure to properly insulate watts and position appliances so they can ■ Washing machine: 425 watts run at the highest level of efficiency.

■ Refrigerator : 188 watts ■ Dishwasher: 200 watts Energy audit ■ Central AC: 6,000 watts You can request or hire individu■ Window AC: 1,300 watts als to conduct an energy audit or ■ Flat-screen TV: 150 watts home energy assessment. According ■ LCD TV: 213 watts to the U.S. Department of Energy, ■ Vacuum: 1,100 watts Please see SAVINGS, pg. 6 id you know that being green saves money, especially around the house?

Homeowners annually lose hundreds of dollars to inefficient appliances and a drafty home. Making simple changes can benefit the planet and your bottom line.

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a room to supply adequate illumination as well as visual interest.

■ For those who want to boost mood, consider full-spectrum light bulbs that mimic the spectrum of outdoor light.

■ Another easy remedy (during the day) is to simply let more outdoor light in.

Keep blinds open wide, especially those

•PETS that face west and south. Bedrooms with windows facing the east may help people rise with the sun. Skylights can help light shine indoors when the sun is directly overhead. There are also sun tubes that help direct sunlight into rooms under an attic where traditional skylights cannot be installed.

Remember, bright light can energize a

person, so it is important to wind down from a long day by dimming the lights and preparing for sleep in the evening.

Individuals often take light for granted and only realize something is off kilter when their homes are not adequately lit. There are different ways to remedy inadequate lighting situations. Speaking with a lighting designer may help.

space for a freezer, a fold down ironing board, and basement stairs. Located next to the garage, it serves as a pass through space for unloading groceries and a place to leave messy footgear instead of tracking mud through the house.

A recycling center is tucked into the passageway from the garage, handy but out of sight. Extra storage space is available at the back of the two-car garage.

Skylights brighten both bathrooms. The master bathroom also has a second vanity in the dressing room, located between the

walk-in closet and the private portion of the bathroom.

The Carthage (332150) is plan of the week. Up to 30 percent off construction plans is offered. Call 800562-1151 or visit online at ldiplans.com for details. A $25 study plan also is available, consisting of an artist rendering, elevations, floor plans, and cross section.

Order online at ldiplans.com or send payment using the discount code LLM30 to Landmark Designs Inc. PO Box 5625 Eugene, OR 97405, indicate the Carthage code, 332-150.

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cated in a central work island. The counter that provides separation between the kitchen and the nook could be partially elevated for use as an eating bar.

Windows on two sides of the nook make this area exceptionally bright. If desired, sliding glass doors could substitute for the left facing window, to allow direct access to the deck. Sliders at the right end of the family room open onto another small deck, next to the stoneface fireplace.

The utility room is large enough to include

to sunburn and damage from potentially harmful able and put in a few ice UV rays.

■ Be mindful of open cubes, which will help windows and pet birds. It keep the water cooler. can be easy for birds to ■ If your pet is outdoors, make sure he has escape when a window is plenty of access to shady left open in the house, areas in which to rest. A especially if your birds are given daily exercise child’s wading pool can outside of the cage. provide a respite from On another note, keep the heat as well. in mind that glass is vir■ Avoid walks and daily exercise during the tually invisible to birds, and wild birds may colhottest parts of the day. lide with glass if windows Try to reschedule these for early morning or early are kept shut while the evening when things gen- air conditioning is on.

Glass reflects the images erally cool down. Reof trees, bushes and the member, pavement and sidewalks can be very hot sky, so a bird may fly directly into it. and burn the delicate The United States Fish pads of the feet. and Wildlife Service of■ Discuss pet sunfers that one of the greatscreen products with a est hazards to birds is veterinarian. Animals plate glass, with windows with short hair or with in homes and offices white fur and pink skin may be more susceptible killing as many as 1 bil(Continued from page 5)

lion birds each year.

■ Stay up-to-date with vaccinations, because biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies, are more prevalent this time of year and can transmit diseases.

■ Avoid toxic gardening products if you and your pet frequently spend time in the yard.

■ Don’t assume your dog knows how to doggie paddle. Despite the name, not all pups have mastered this method of staying afloat. Keep in mind an unattended dog can drown.

The warm-weather season is one in which people enjoy lounging outdoors and soaking up some sun. You can ensure your pets enjoy it, too, by taking precautions and other safety measures.

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the audit will assess how much energy your home consumes and evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy-efficient.

If you prefer to do an energy audit yourself, you can look at a few key areas around the

home where there may be air leaks or inefficient uses of energy.

First, turn off any combustible appliances, such as water heaters and furnaces. Make sure the windows are closed, then turn on exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen to suck the air out of the rooms.

Feel around outlets,

doors, windows, baseboards, fireplaces and attic hatches for any apparent leaks.

Use a stick of incense to easily see the flow of air in the incense smoke. If any leaks are found, address each one. This generally involves recaulking or sealing around points of entry.

Call The Jane Coughlin Team Today!

There has never been a better time to sell for the past 4 years!

Let our team help you get started!

The Jane Coughlin Team Jackie Harper, Jane Coughlin, Christine Rooney

(614) 578-8443 jane.coughlin@kingthompson.com

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Hardwood floors, wdburning fplc. Large & deep lot w/2 car garage.

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Fantastic Willow Brook Condo convenient to OSU, Riverside, Downtown, beautiful condition. 1st Flr Master, laundry, 2½ baths, walk-in closets, 2 car att gar $164,400

• Award Winning Team for over 30 Years!

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Enjoy living on this quiet cul-de-sac. 2264sq\ft open flr plan.GR w/hdwd flrs, fp, DR, & open kit. Scrnd porch. 1st flr owner’s ste w/walk-in closet & bath. 1st flr lndry. 2 BR & 1 bath. Loft space. LL fin rec rm.

Prof maintained common gardens & lawn care.

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Outstanding Opportunity to live on this tree lined street in Upper Arlington, 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, Updated Kitchen, Baths and Gracious and Open Living, Dining and Family Room.

Beautiful and over 2700 Sq Ft of top of the line amenities. Open Floor Plan. 1st Flr Master, Gorgeous baths, hardwood floors, 4 brs, 2½ baths, loft bonus room/play room. 2½ car Garage. Walk to Park, Schools, Tennis, Pools, Dinner. $499,200

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Beautifully and updated home on a spectacular lot. Dreamy w/deck, waterfall feature, sunroom, arbor, wisteria trees. Open floor plan w/great room.

Kitchen/family room plus separate formal living/dining w/vaulted ceiling.

Walk to park, playground.

Stunning Remodeled home with nooks and crannies. A gorgeous yard and outdoor patios, decking and fireplace. Screened porch. Hardwood Floors, full basement on a beautiful tree lines street.

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Gorgeous, updated home on .

652 of an acre. Beautiful hardwood Floors, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths, lush landscaping, combination Mud/Laundry Rm. Living Dining and Families Room. Updated windows and so much natural light.

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Darling one story condo in mint condition. 2 car attached garage, 1st floor laundry, 2 BRs, 2 full baths. Located next to park. Clubhouse and pool, convenient to shopping, restaurants, golf and freeway.

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DAVE & SARA MCKINLEY 395-6290

MARY CLEVENGER 551-5465

BARBARA DICK 397-0567

JENNY FOSTER 361-1679

TOM GOETZ 218-1044

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Location, Location! The beautiful rolling Fairfax area of UA. 3 Bedrooms, 2-2 Baths. Unique home with 2208 Sq. Ft. not including finished lower level. Vaulted Family Room with huge fireplace, Living Room with wood floors and woodburning fireplace, 1st Floor Den and Laundry.

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SUPER UA RANCH - $160’S NEAR KINGSDALE & SCHOOLS 3420 Sciotangy Drive - Priced to Sell!

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, huge Living Room, Deluxe Kitchen, lower level Family Room with fireplace, glass/ BARBARA screen porch overlooks park-like yard!

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WESTGATE BEAUTY WITH UPDATES GALORE!

NEW LISTING! $420’S! SOUTH OF LANE!

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 2 Car Detached Garage. Refinished or new hardwood floors throughout, new: windows, A/C, fence, porch, roof, gutter guards, updated Kitchen, 2 Story vaulted Great Rm! 124 S. Brinker Avenue. $123,900!

Call Milt’s Info Line (614) 437-2600 ID #1100. miltsellshomes.com MILT LUSTNAUER (614) 209-2337

Charming 2,376 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Cape Cod on 75’ wide lot close to Barrington & Jones! Center Foyer opens to 13’ x 13’ Dining Rm and 23’ x 13’ Living Rm with 16’ Solarium beyond!

1991 addition with 30’ of counters in Kitchen which opens to the 19’ x 13’ Family Rm! 3 King-size Bedrooms up.

Slate roof, great floor plan! 1st time available in 40 years!

JOHN KOST (614) 410-1826

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Updated 2 Bedroom Ranch Condo in Hilliard. Remodeled Kitchen with a full wall of extra cabinets, counter space and laminate wood flooring. Great Room with fireplace. New carpet and fresh paint! Owner’s Suite with full Bath and Walk-in Closet. Main level laundry with washer and dryer that stay! 2-car attached Garage. Close to clubhouse/ pool. $103,000 BETH HAZARD (614) 457-9454

UPPER ARLINGTON 3 BDRM & 1½ BATHS! Move right into this cape cod with terrific features including fireplace, wood floors, oversized garage, pretty yard. Updated Kitchen and newer windows. Full basement too! Great buy at $149,900.

Call today! calvertteam.com “Making the Right Move” AIMEE CALVERT (614) 273-6900 aimee@calvertteam.com

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6 SUPER UA/NW CONDO BUYS! PRICED TO SELL! MOVE-IN CONDITION! 5745 Newbank Circle Ranch - $379,900! Overlooks Scioto River! Super Quality!

2156 Partlow Drive - Low $300’s! 3 Bedroom UA 2 Story overlooks Lake! Big New Granite Kitchen & Master Bedroom Bath! Huge Dining Rm & Living Rm w/fireplace!!

Unforgetable Kitchen with Lake View!

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RANCH HOME ON LARGE CORNER LOT!

Extensively redone 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch on 165’ deep lot on quiet street! True open, flowing space with Living Room opening to Dining room & Kitchen. 24’ x 13’ Family Room beyond!

Totally redone Kitchen with 8’ island!

Gorgeous redone Baths! Newer Pella windows, roof, A-C & more! Shows like a model!

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Desirable Portage Grove Ranch with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, hardwood floors, full basement, 2 car side loading garage, and much more. Great opportunity with tons of potential. 1271 Southport Circle. $178,900! Call Milt’s Info Line (614) 437-2600 ID#35070. milt@miltsellshomes.com MILT LUSTNAUER (614) 209-2337

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CLAYTON TOOTHMAN 530-4440

STUNNING UA CONTEMPORARY OVERLOOKS LAKE W/BOAT DOCK $500’S 1ST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM SUITE! Feel like you are on vacation every day! Views from every window! Cathedral ceilings in Great Room and New Kitchen and Master Bedroom all with fireplaces, Loft, 2 Bedrooms & Bath up, huge lower level Family Room with Bath! 4900 Pleasant Valley Drive.

DOUG WELCH (614) 451-4444 jdwelch4444@msn.com LANCE WELCH (614) 266-0557 lrwelch@hotmail.com

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SUPER UA 2 STORY - $400’S 4 BRS, FR, DEN, BIG MBR!

2,347 Sq. Ft. Mid-Century multi-level equidistant to Hastings, Windermere & Thompson Park! Foyer opens to 21’ x 14’ Living Rm w/surround sound & flat Panel T.V.! Beyond is the 13’ Dining Rm & 19’ Family Rm all with oak floors! New deluxe Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite, vaulted ceiling with skylight & glass doors to 20’ x 16’ deck. Gorgeous new baths, windows & more. Like a model home!

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Cute as a button! Move right in! Start at the generous sized porch and enter the Great Room with open Kitchen and Dining Area to the left - 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bath complete your dream 1st time home! Fenced in backyard with paver walk to barbeque outdoors!

Full basement and one car garage. $139,400!

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Don’t miss this beauty! Only 4 homes to Northam Park, Library/Pool/ball fields/ shops, Tremont School! New granite Kitchen, Master Bedroom with Spa Bath, Big Living Room, Dining Room, Game Room, Office, 2 Car Garage, fenced yard.

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